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How old is junior Bunny?

In the six class animal designation juniors are up to 6 months of age; intermediates are 6 to 9 months of age; seniors are over 9 months of age. In the four class designation – rabbits up to 6 months is considered a junior, while rabbits over 6 months is a senior.
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What does JR mean rabbits?

Doe - A female rabbit. Junior Buck - a male rabbit weighing over two pound, but under six months of age. Junior Doe - a female rabbit weighing over two pounds, but under six months of age. Kindle - verb describing the rabbit's birth process, as in "The rabbit kindled last night."
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What age is a senior rabbit?

Smaller rabbits are said to be seniors from about the age of seven or eight, while large bunnies age more quickly and are usually classified as a senior rabbit at around four to five years old.
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What are the 4 classes of rabbits?

  • 4 Class Breeds. • American Fuzzy Lop. • American Sable. • Belgian Hare. • Britannia Petite. • Dutch. • Dwarf Hotot. • English Angora. • English Spot. • Florida White. ...
  • 6 Class Breeds. • American. • American Chinchilla. • Beveren. • Blanc de Hotot. • Californian (smallest) • Champagne d' Argent. • Checkered Giant. • Cinnamon. •
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What breed of rabbit is lazy?

English Lop

You can easily recognize English Lops for its long, floppy ears. As one of the first domesticated rabbit breeds, English Lops are popular for their laidback and friendly temperament. In fact, these bunnies are so laidback that they're considered lazy by expert rabbit owners.
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How to Determine a Rabbit's Age | Pet Rabbits

What are the 5 classes of rabbits?

Rabbit breeds are classified into five body types: full arch, semi-arch, compact, commercial, cylindrical.
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Do rabbits get more cuddly with age?

3-5 Years Old

Rabbits tend to become a little less active by the time they reach this age. It is said that rabbits also become more affectionate during this period and they will start to trust you more.
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What is the shortest rabbit lifespan?

In general, the smaller breeds are longer-lived, with most dwarf and small rabbits, up to around 2.5kg (5½lbs), living on average 8-12 years. Medium sized breeds generally live around 6-8 years and the large and giant breeds tend to have the shortest lifespan at around 5-6 years.
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Do rabbits get nicer with age?

Adult rabbits: 18 months – 7 years. As your rabbit reaches their adult years, they will calm down a little and settle into their own personality. You and your rabbit will start to know each other better and trust each other more. It's the time when your rabbit settles down to be a part of the family.
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Where does rabbits like to be petted?

The nose, face, cheeks, and ears seem like safe areas to try. Under the chin might or might not be a problem area, depending on the rabbit. The back is likely safe. The belly, feet, and rear end seem like no-go areas.
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Do rabbits love their owners?

Rabbits are very loving, social animals, which means they not only love to spend time with their humans – they require it. Without human interaction, rabbits can get bored, even to the point of becoming lonely and depressed.
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How do you know if bunnies are happy?

When your rabbits are happy, you might notice them do a little 'binky'. This is when they hop in the air, twist a little bit, then land back on the ground. Nose twitching. Happy and content rabbits will be constantly wiggling and twitching their noses, whether they're bouncing about or relaxing.
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Why does my rabbit bite me softly?

When a rabbit nibbles or bites you softly it is often accompanied with licking, which is a sign of love. He is trying to groom you and is simulating the grooming process (however, you have no fur to build up knots in so it results in just a little nibble of the skin).
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Why are 2 rabbits better than 1?

Barring the odd rogue rabbit that likes the lonely life, rabbits generally benefit from the company of other rabbits. They will often be far happier and content with a mate. Rabbits are not that unlike humans, they also get bored, even depressed, and when they do, they often act it out with destructive behaviour.
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Why do rabbits nudge you?

Rabbits might nudge, push, or toss things around as a form of play, to solicit attention from you, or as a territorial behavior meaning “mine!” or “get out of the way!” Rabbits can be very territorial and particular.
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How long do indoor rabbits live?

Rabbits, just like other domesticated animals, have an average lifespan which can help an owner keep their bunny in optimum health in every stage of life. Unlike their wild relatives, who live for an average of one to two years, domesticated rabbits can live between eight to 12 years.
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Can you potty train a rabbit?

Did you know you can house train rabbits? These clever house pets will happily use a litter tray, so long as it is well set up and they have been shown how to use it. You can start litter training your rabbits as early as you like but you can litter train a rabbit at any age.
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How do rabbits say I love you?

Rabbits lick for affection, not for salt. Licking means “I love you, I trust you.” Lunging may occur when you reach into your rabbit's cage to clean, give food, or to take your rabbit out – a sign of disapproval.
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Do bunnies miss their owners?

You may worry that your rabbit will be lonely. If you spend a lot of time with your rabbit, they will undoubtedly miss you when you're away, the same way you miss them. The two of you have developed a bond and friendship that your pet rabbit also understands.
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Are rabbits happier alone or in pairs?

When you keep rabbits together, they form a 'pecking order', with some animals becoming more dominant than others. Rabbits can develop abnormal behaviour and may suffer if you leave them on their own and with nothing to do for long periods, so you should keep your rabbit with at least one other friendly rabbit.
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Which breed of rabbit is most child friendly?

Himalayan rabbits are one of the best choices, of the breeds available, for children. They are renowned for being laid-back, gentle, friendly and curious. They are beautiful in appearance and love to cuddle, rarely ever known to bite or scratch.
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How often do you have to cut a rabbit's nails?

Clip the nails twice a week or even every other day, just by nibbling a tiny bit off. As the nails get shorter, the quick will too, until your rabbit has nails that are a comfortable length.
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